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Deutzia x lemonei

'Compacta'


Compact Deutzia




Family
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Deutzia
Species
x lemonei
Cultivar
'Compacta'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
2 - 8
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7 - H4
Temperature (°C)
-35 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)
-30 - 20
Height
2 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMayJune
General Description
A compact deutzia with long-pointed, green leaves and small white flowers.
Landscape
Used in shrub borders or as an informal hedge or mass plant.
Cultivation
Grow in full sun in a moist, well-drained soil, with any necessary pruning done immediately after flowering.
Shape
Compact habit.
Growth
Medium
Pests
Aphids should be watched for, but are rarely a serious concern.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Green leaves that are long-pointed and toothed, to approximately 7 cm in length.
Flower Description
Very small white flowers that open wide.
Fruit Description
Fruit is a small capsule.
Notable Specimens
The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Propagate through soft nodal cuttings taken in late spring.
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